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Falcons struck by Comets, 3-0

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West Liberty’s Macy Daufeldt (17) is all smiles after hitting a solo homerun in the sixth inning against West Burlington – Notre Dame in the Region-8 semifinal Friday at West Liberty. No. 7 West Liberty topped No. 14 West Burlington – Notre Dame, 3-0.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Centerfielder Addyson Kellen (9) fires the ball home trying to stop West Liberty from scoring on a sacrifice fly in the fifth inning of the Region-8 semifinal Friday at West Liberty. No. 7 West Liberty topped No. 14 West Burlington – Notre Dame, 3-0.
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West Liberty’s Isabel Morrison (9) slides safe at home just beating the tag by West Burlington – Notre Dame Catcher Logan Kelley (55) in the fifth inning against West Burlington – Notre Dame in the Region-8 semifinal Friday at West Liberty. No. 7 West Liberty topped No. 14 West Burlington – Notre Dame, 3-0.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Leftfielder Abbey Bence (12) catches a West Liberty fly ball deep in left field in the Region-8 semifinal Friday at West Liberty. No. 7 West Liberty topped No. 14 West Burlington – Notre Dame, 3-0.
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No. 14 Falcons top Hawks in Regional Quarterfinal, 5-0

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West Burlington – Notre Dame Assistant Coach Lexy Davis (left) and Anna Engberg (8) celebrate their win over Central Lee in the Region-8 Quarterfinal Thursday evening in West Burlington. No. 14 West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 5-0.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame teammates celebrate their win over Central Lee in Region-8 Quarterfinal Thursday evening in West Burlington. No. 14 West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 5-0.
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WBND Pitcher Lauren Summers (6) looks to the plate against Central Lee in Region-8 Quarterfinal Thursday evening in West Burlington. No. 14 West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 5-0.
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Central Lee Third Baseman Daly Brisby (16) tags West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Lolo Krieger (17)out a third in the Region-8 Quarterfinal Thursday evening in West Burlington. No. 14 West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 5-0.
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WBND Pitcher Lauren Summers (6) looks to the plate against Central Lee in Region-8 Quarterfinal Thursday evening in West Burlington. No. 14 West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 5-0.
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No. 14 Falcons top Panthers, 15-0

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WBND Shortstop Reagan Engberg (22) catches a fly ball against Mt. Pleasant Monday in West Burlington. No. 14 West Burlington – Notre Dame downed Mt. Pleasant, 15-0, in 3-innings.
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WBND’s Lauren Summers (6) is high-fived by Madelyn Stutsman (19) after hitting a 3-run homerun against Mt. Pleasant Monday in West Burlington. No. 14 West Burlington – Notre Dame downed Mt. Pleasant, 15-0, in 3-innings.
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WBND’s Logan Kelley (55) makes contact against Mt. Pleasant Monday in West Burlington. No. 14 West Burlington – Notre Dame downed Mt. Pleasant, 15-0, in 3-innings.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Lauren Summers (6) sends one across the plate against Mt. Pleasant Monday in West Burlington. No. 14 West Burlington – Notre Dame downed Mt. Pleasant, 15-0, in 3-innings.
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WBND’s Abbey Bence (12) rounds the bases after hitting her first of 2-homeruns against Mt. Pleasant Monday in West Burlington. No. 14 West Burlington – Notre Dame downed Mt. Pleasant, 15-0, in 3-innings.
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Van Buren Tops WB, 5-2, in District Quarterfinal

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West Burlington sixth-grader Ruby Orr signs the National Anthem before the start of the West Burlington – Van Buren District-10 playoff game at Community Field in Burlington Saturday.
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West Burlington’s Dreyton LaVeine (11) hits the ball against Van Buren Saturday afternoon at Community Field in Burlington. Van Buren topped West Burlington, 5-2, in District-10 quarterfinal.
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Van Buren Right Fielder Wyatt Mertens (1) catches a West Burlington fly ball while Centerfielder Tony Davison (25) provides backup Saturday afternoon at Community Field in Burlington. Van Buren topped West Burlington, 5-2, in District-10 quarterfinal.
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No. 13 Falcons split with No. 14 Grayhounds, 1-2, 4-2

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Burlington’s Lydia Allen-Barnes (4) slides safe at second base beating the tag by WBND Shortstop Reagan Engberg (22) in the first game of a doubleheader against Burlington Friday in Burlington. No. 13 (3A) West Burlington – Notre Dame split with No. 14 (4A) Burlington, 1-2, 4-2.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Lolo Krieger (17) catches a popup against Burlington in the first game of a doubleheader against Burlington Friday in Burlington. No. 13 (3A) West Burlington – Notre Dame split with No. 14 (4A) Burlington, 1-2, 4-2.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Third Baseman Madelyn Stutsman (19) catches a Burlington popup in the first game of a doubleheader against Burlington Friday in Burlington. No. 13 (3A) West Burlington – Notre Dame split with No. 14 (4A) Burlington, 1-2, 4-2.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Elise Oleson (13) makes contact in the second inning of the first game of a doubleheader against Burlington Friday in Burlington. No. 13 (3A) West Burlington – Notre Dame split with No. 14 (4A) Burlington, 1-2, 4-2.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Logan Kelly (55) is congratulated by teammate Elise Oleson (13) after hitting a solo homerun in the first game of a doubleheader against Burlington Friday in Burlington. No. 13 (3A) West Burlington – Notre Dame split with No. 14 (4A) Burlington, 1-2, 4-2.
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Burlington’s Lydia Allen-Barnes (4) slides safe at second base beating the throw WBND Shortstop Reagan Engberg (22) in the first game of a doubleheader against Burlington Friday in Burlington. No. 13 (3A) West Burlington – Notre Dame split with No. 14 (4A) Burlington, 1-2, 4-2.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Abby Bence (12) throws to the plate in the second game of a doubleheader against Burlington Friday in Burlington. No. 13 (3A) West Burlington – Notre Dame split with No. 14 (4A) Burlington, 1-2, 4-2.
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Chinese scientist accuses Beijing of hiding details on coronavirus

Chinese Hong Kong scientist Dr. Li-Meng Yan believes the Chinese government knew about the novel coronavirus well before it claimed it did. She had to flee to America to avoid persecution from the Chinese Communist Government.
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New London edges WB, 1-0

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New London Pitcher Joshua Catala (3) held West Burlington scoreless Thursday in West Burlington. New London downed West Burlington, 1-0.
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New London First Baseman Carter Allen (18) secures an out against West Burlington Thursday in West Burlington. New London downed West Burlington, 1-0.
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West Burlington First Baseman Ty Hill (2) secures an out against New London Thursday in West Burlington. New London downed West Burlington, 1-0.
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New London Centerfielder Shae Summerfield (17) catches a fly ball against West Burlington Thursday in West Burlington. New London downed West Burlington, 1-0.
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New London’s Holvin Catala (6) rounds the bases after hitting a solo homerun in the sixth inning Thursday in West Burlington. New London downed West Burlington, 1-0.
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West Burlington Third Baseman Hayden Vandenberg (16) fields a ground ball against New London Thursday in West Burlington. New London downed West Burlington, 1-0.
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West Burlington Relief Pitcher Gabe Zurita (24) throws against New London Thursday in West Burlington. New London downed West Burlington, 1-0.
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Winfield – Mt Union tops WB-ND, 1-0

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West Burlington – Notre Dame Centerfielder Addy Kellen (9) makes a diving catch for the out against WMU Wednesday in West Burlington. 12th ranked (1A) WMU topped 13th ranked (3A) WBND, 1-0.
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Winfield – Mt. Union’s Molly Miller (17) pops it out to center field against WBND Wednesday in West Burlington. 12th ranked (1A) WMU topped 13th ranked (3A) WBND, 1-0.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Second Baseman Lolo Krieger (17) catches WMU Miller’s pop up Wednesday in West Burlington. 12th ranked (1A) WMU topped 13th ranked (3A) WBND, 1-0.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Lauren Summers (6) throws to first base after fielding the ball against Winfield – Mt. Union Wednesday in West Burlington. 12th ranked (1A) WMU topped 13th ranked (3A) WBND, 1-0.
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Winfield – Mt. Union’s Madie Anderson (20) pops up to center field Wednesday in West Burlington. 12th ranked (1A) WMU topped 13th ranked (3A) WBND, 1-0.
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Winfield – Mt. Union Pitcher Madie Anderson (20) throws to first baseman Jobey Malone (25) for the out against WBND Wednesday in West Burlington. 12th ranked (1A) WMU topped 13th ranked (3A) WBND, 1-0.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Addy Kellen (9) slides safe at second in front of Winfield – Mt. Union Shortstop Carlee Sloan (15) Wednesday in West Burlington. 12th ranked (1A) WMU topped 13th ranked (3A) WBND, 1-0.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Centerfielder Addy Kellen (9) makes a leaping catch against WMU Wednesday in West Burlington. 12th ranked (1A) WMU topped 13th ranked (3A) WBND, 1-0.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Leftfielder Molly Johnson (2) catches a fly ball against WMU Wednesday in West Burlington. 12th ranked (1A) WMU topped 13th ranked (3A) WBND, 1-0.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Reagan Engberg (22) slides safe at second beating the tag by WMU Second Baseman Kayreanna Shara (11) Wednesday in West Burlington. 12th ranked (1A) WMU topped 13th ranked (3A) WBND, 1-0.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Second Baseman Lolo Krieger (17) against WMU Wednesday in West Burlington. 12th ranked (1A) WMU topped 13th ranked (3A) WBND, 1-0.
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Winfield – Mt. Union Shortstop Carlee Sloan (15) tags WBND’s Riley Richards (11) out at second Wednesday in West Burlington. 12th ranked (1A) WMU topped 13th ranked (3A) WBND, 1-0.
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Winfield – Mt. Union Shortstop Carlee Sloan (15) signals one more out with Third Baseman Melina Oepping (24) in 7th inning Wednesday in West Burlington. 12th ranked (1A) WMU topped 13th ranked (3A) WBND, 1-0.
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Winfield – Mt. Union Centerfielder Emma Haines (8) catches a fly ball against WBND Wednesday in West Burlington. 12th ranked (1A) WMU topped 13th ranked (3A) WBND, 1-0.
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No. 13 Falcons blank Holy Trinity, 11-0

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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Madelyn Stutsman (19) connects for a single against Holy Trinity Tuesday in West Burlington. 13th ranked 3A Falcons downed Holy Trinity, 11-0.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Lauren Summers (6) catches an infield fly against Holy Trinity Tuesday in West Burlington. 13th ranked 3A Falcons downed Holy Trinity, 11-0.
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Holy Trinity Second Baseman Laura Mehmert (12) catches an infield fly against West Burlington Tuesday in West Burlington. 13th ranked 3A Falcons downed Holy Trinity, 11-0.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Lauren Summers (6) throws against Holy Trinity Tuesday in West Burlington. 13th ranked 3A Falcons downed Holy Trinity, 11-0.
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Holy Trinity Shortstop Anna Sobczak (6) catches a fly ball against West Burlington – Notre Dame Tuesday in West Burlington. 13th ranked 3A Falcons downed Holy Trinity, 11-0.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Logan Kelley (55) rounds the bases after hitting a solo homerun against Holy Trinity Tuesday in West Burlington. 13th ranked 3A Falcons downed Holy Trinity, 11-0.
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Holy Trinity Leftfielder Raquel Schneider (2) catches a fly ball deep in to left field against West Burlington – Notre Dame Tuesday in West Burlington. 13th ranked 3A Falcons downed Holy Trinity, 11-0.